Kent · England
Remedial Sealant in Knave's Ash
Specialist remedial sealant for Knave's Ash: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
What we do, step by step
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out from start to finish. Somewhere as small as Knave's Ash, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Getting a quote
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Advice
How we handle remedial sealant in Knave's Ash
Some sealant jobs are not a simple reseal, because someone has already had a go. New sealant over old, smeared beads, unsuitable products and hidden mould all have to come out. We work on leaking tray & enclosure joints, expansion joints and shrunken worktop sealant, and people most often call us about smears and lumps from a botched reseal and over-sealed joints coming away.
Homes around Knave's Ash are mostly houses and cottages rather than flats, some with bathrooms tucked into older rooms or extensions. The work is the same as anywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and a fresh finish laid.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Knave's Ash (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Over-sealed & botched joints
A botched joint can hide two or three layers of sealant, including the smears and film on surrounding tiles. New sealant needs a fully clean surface.
Leaking trays & enclosures
A shower that leaks after resealing often has a tray that moves or an enclosure sealed on the wrong side. We check both before we reseal.
When it is not the sealant
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
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Why deal with it now?
A joint that has failed twice will fail again unless the cause is dealt with. Taking time to find the cause, whether it’s movement, a leak or the wrong product, is what stops it happening again. Older cottages and farmhouses around Knave's Ash can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
What you get with us
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- A choice of colours where the product allows
Common questions in Knave's Ash
Will you come out to Knave's Ash?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Knave's Ash in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Knave's Ash is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Can you strip sealant from an acrylic tray safely?
Yes, with care. We cut and lift the old sealant with tools suited to the surface, then clean off the residue. Any existing damage is pointed out before we start.
How long does the work take?
Allow a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. You will know the timing when we quote.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties at once.
What if resealing will not fix my leak?
Then we explain what we’ve found. You may need a plumber or bathroom fitter before any new sealant goes on.
Which products do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We will tell you what we are using and why.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How easy the joints are to reach
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- A few pictures by email, if you can
For remedial sealant in Knave's Ash, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Knave's Ash
One of the commonest remedial jobs is sealant on top of sealant. Silicone doesn’t bond to silicone, so the top layer lifts and water and mould collect between the two.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
Letting a property close to Herne Bay station? Then botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How long the guarantee is
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Should I try it myself first?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Remedial sealant in Knave's Ash: local notes
Knave's Ash is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
Homes close to Church of the Holy Cross include some older properties, and walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hoath Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Knave's Ash to the outskirts, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. We also work in Chelmsford, about 40 miles from Knave's Ash.
All of CT3 is within our area for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road. We also cover Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
Around Knave's Ash
We work in homes and buildings around Curtis Wood and Spires Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.